Bsen 1452-3

BRITISH STANDARD
Plastics piping systems

for water supply
Unplasticized
poly (vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U)
Part 3: Fittings
The European Standard EN 1452-3:1999 has the status of a

British Standard
ICS 23.040.45; 91.140.60
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BS EN 1452-3:2000
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National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 1452-3:1999.
Collectively, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of BS EN 1452 supersede BS 3505:1986,
BS 4346-1:1969 and BS 4346-2:1970. Since those British Standards are the basis of
piping systems with a design life of at least 50 years, it is intended that they will be
declared obsolescent, by 26 June 2001. Collectively, Parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 1452 also
partially supersede BS 4346-3:1982, which will be withdrawn or amended by
26 June 2001 to exclude requirements for joints for pressure pipes for water supply.
NOTE 1 The UK Water industry has indicated that this British Standard is to be regarded as
superseding the following Water Industry Specifications
WIS 4-31-06, Issue 2: March 1994 Blue unplasticised PVC pressure pipes, integral joints and
post-formed bends for cold potable water (underground use)
WIS 4-31-07, Issue 2: March 1994 Unplasticised PVC pressure fittings and assemblies for cold
potable water (underground use)
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee

PRI/61, Plastics piping systems and components, to Subcommittee PRI/61/2,
Thermoplastics piping systems and components for pressure applications, which has
the responsibility to:
aid enquirers to understand the text;
present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the
interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
them in the UK.
A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request
to its secretary.
The responsible UK committtee gives the following advice concerning the selection
and installation of piping systems and components conforming to this British
Standard.
a) Water supply companies and other entities are obliged to use Parts 1 to 5 of
this suite of European Standards, produced under EC/U mandate, if they wish to
purchase PVC-U pipe systems or components within its scope.
NOTE 2 Parts 6 and 7 have each been prepared as an ENV (pre-standard), to allow further
development, and their use is voluntary unless invoked contractually.
b) The range of nomimal diameters, dn, covered by EN 1452-3 extends from 12 to

710 inclusive. UK water company purchasers may wish to note that when the
industry adopted the metric ISO fitting dimensions (as used in BS EN 1452-3) in
1990, for WIS 4-31-07 (withdrawn), it was decided to rationalize on six nominal
diameters, specifically 63, 90, 110, 160, 200, 250 and 315 ( out of a possible 27
diameters). This decision was reconfirmed in 1994.
This British Standard, having
been prepared under the
direction of the Sector
Committee for Materials and
Chemicals, was published under
the authority of the Standards
Committee and comes into effect
on 15 May 2000
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Corrigendum No. 1
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Purchasers still wishing to order imperial (inch)-sized fittings should refer to

normative annex A.
c) In Table 1, since reference is made to a specific type of end cap as specified in
the current edition of EN 921, the UK Technical Committee considers that the
reference here and in clause 2 should be to EN 921:1994.
d) Whereas previously either blue or grey fittings were acceptable in accordance
with WIS 4-31-07 for use in conjunction with blue metric PVC-U pipes, EN 1452-3,
5.2 requires fittings to be grey, except where the fittings are fabricated from blue
(or cream) pipe.
e) In 6.3.2 and Figure 2, reference is made to a 45 tee. In the UK this would
usually be described as a branch fitting.
f) Attention is drawn to 6.3.2 where the use in the text and figures of Z-length
with an upper case Z for the symbol is not covered by the
definitions/symbols/abbreviations clause in this standard or in EN 1452-1 and is
inconsistent with that established by ISO 265-1:1988, which uses a lower case z
for this purpose. Its use in this standard is inconsistent, because in figures where
comparison with other symbols such as r, dn or L is possible a lower case
z is usually found.
The UK Technical Committee considers that the lower case italic z should be
used consistently for the laying length (z-length).
g) In 6.3.2.1, for calculation of the Z-length of a 45 tee, the equation introduces a
symbol t for which no definition or units are defined in this clause or in the
definitions and symbols clause of this standard or in EN 1452-1:1999 or
EN 1452-2:1999. Generally in plastics piping standards the basic symbol t is used
to signify a period of time, but in this case it would seem to be either an angle or
a length.
h) In 6.3.2.1, and in Figures 3 to 6 , the symbol r is used for the radius of a
bend. However, in Figures 9 and 10, the symbol r is used in a conventional
fashion for the radius at a change of surface profile, thus resulting in a conflict of
meanings for this symbol within this standard. The UK Technical Committee has
recommended that to resolve this conflict the symbol rB should be used for the
radius of a bend.
i) For Table 11, attention is drawn to the note at the end of 6.5.2, which states
that the values for Lmin given in Table 11 are for guidance, which is not apparent
from the headings or notes within Table 11.
j) In 6.5.4, the requirements place no limit on the minimum wall thickness for a
sealing ring groove. The UK Technical Committee considers that the requirements
should be no less stringent than those applied for integral pipe sockets in
EN 1452-2:1999, 6.6.2, i.e. not less than 0,8 times the minimum wall thickness of
the connecting pipe. The UK Technical Committee recommends however that the
minimum wall thickness of the sealing ring groove should be not less than the
nominal (minimum) wall thickness for the pipe. This may be achieved by e.g.
local thickening of the socket wall or by using an external sleeve.
k) Through clause 9 and Table 21, the examination of razor-cut surfaces for
defects following oven testing (introduced in WIS 4-31-07) has been adopted in
EN 1452-3.
l) For the purposes of note 2 to Table 21, Figure 21 is unclear as to what sets the
position of either boundary for zone L for a ring gate. It is also not clear
whether the maximum value of 50 mm applies to the total length for inspection
in respect of a diaphragm gate or to each diamension L, i.e. as shown in
Figure 21 is the maximum overall length for inspection 50 mm or 100 mm?
m) In Table 21, because of the specific reference to method A as specified in the
current edition of EN 763, the UK Technical Committee considers that the
reference here and in clause 2 should be taken to mean EN 763:1994.
The UK Technical Committee requests opinions on whether and how clarification
may be necessary to avoid differences of interpretation or conflict of results.
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Cross-references
The British Standards which implement international or European publications
referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the
section entitled International Standards Correspondence Index, or by using the
Find facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue.
WARNING This British Standard, which is identical with EN 1452-3:1999, does not
necessarily detail all the precautions necessary to meet the requirements of the
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and subsequent regulations. Attention
should be paid to any appropriate safety precautions and the test methods should
be performed only by trained personnel.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, the EN
title page, pages 2 to 42, an inside back cover and a back cover.
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Regulation 25 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989 specified the
circumstances in which Water Utilities must introduce water fittings in contact with
public water supplies in England and Wales. Regulations 25(1)(b) permits Water
Utilities to make unapproved use of small surface area products such as fittings.
Nevertheless, Water Utilities have to ensure that the fitting complies with BS 6920 or
equivalent national standard in order to ensure that its use will not cause adverse
effect on water quality or risk to health of consumers. Similar provisions apply in
Scotland and Northern Ireland.
EN 1452-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM
June 1999
ICS 23.040.45
English version
Plastics piping systems for water supply Unplasticized

poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) Part 3: Fittings
Systmes de canalisations en plastique pour alimentation
en eau Poly(chlorure de vinyle) non plasticifi (PVC-U) Partie 3: Raccords
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme fr die Wasserversorgung

Weichmacherfreies Polyvinylchlorid (PVC-U) Teil 3:
Formstcke
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 July 1998.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36
1999 CEN
B-1050 Brussels
All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved

worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents
Page
Foreword........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references ................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations ................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Symbols...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Material......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Fitting material............................................................................................................................................ 8
MRS-value.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Designation of fittings material ................................................................................................................... 8
Strength of injection-moulded material ...................................................................................................... 8
Material strength of fittings made from pipe............................................................................................... 9
5 General characteristics ............................................................................................................................ 10

5.1 Appearance.............................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Colour....................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Opacity ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 Geometrical characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 10
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Measurement of dimensions.................................................................................................................... 10
Nominal diameters ................................................................................................................................... 10
Fittings for solvent cementing .................................................................................................................. 10
Flange adapters and flanges.................................................................................................................... 19
Elastomeric ring seal fittings .................................................................................................................... 22
End-load-bearing double-sockets with elastomeric seals ........................................................................ 33
7 Classification and operating conditions................................................................................................. 34

7.1 Classification ............................................................................................................................................ 34
7.2 Determination of the allowable operating pressure PFA for water up to 45 C........................................ 34
8 Mechanical characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 35
9 Physical characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 36

10 Chemical characteristics........................................................................................................................ 37
11 Sealing rings............................................................................................................................................ 37
12 Adhesives ................................................................................................................................................ 37
13 Performance requirements .................................................................................................................... 37
14 Marking .................................................................................................................................................... 37
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8.1 Resistance to internal pressure of fittings or parts of fittings ................................................................... 35

8.2 Crushing test ............................................................................................................................................ 35
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14.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 37
14.2 Minimum required marking .................................................................................................................... 37
14.3 Additional marking.................................................................................................................................. 38
Annex A (normative) Imperial(inch)-sized fittings....................................................................................... 39
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EN 1452-3:1999
Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155, Plastics piping systems
and ducting systems, the Secretariat of which is held by NNI. It has been prepared with the cooperation of
Eureau and in liaison with CEN/TC 164, Water supply.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 1999, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2001.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
This standard forms part of a System Standard for plastics piping systems of a particular material for a
specified application. There are a number of such System Standards.
System Standards are based on the results of the work undertaken in ISO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and
valves for the transport of fluids, which is a Technical Committee of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO).
They are supported by separate standards on test methods to which references are made throughout the
System Standard.
The System Standards are consistent with general standards on functional requirements and on
recommended practice for installation.
EN 1452 consists of the following Parts, under the general title, Plastics piping systems for water supply
Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U):
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Part 5:
Part 6:
Part 7:
General;
Pipes;
Fittings (this standard);
Valves and ancillary equipment;
Fitness for purpose of the system;
Guidance for installation (ENV);
Guidance for the assessment of conformity (ENV).
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This part of EN 1452 includes the following annexes:

- Annex A (normative):
Imperial(inch)-sized fittings;
- Annex B (informative):
Bibliography.
At the date of publication of this standard, System Standards for piping systems of other plastics materials
used for the same application are the following:
NOTE
All listed System Standards have reached the Enquiry stage or are in preparation.
EN 1796, Plastics piping systems for water supply with or without pressure Glass-reinforced
thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on polyester resin (UP);
EN 12201, Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE).
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Introduction
The System Standard, of which this is Part 3, specifies the requirements for a piping system and its
components made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). The piping system is intended to be used
for water supply.
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption, caused by the
products covered by this standard:
1)
this standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction
in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA;
2)
it should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing
national regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of this product remain in force.
For material and components, other than fittings, requirements and test methods are specified in Part 1,
Part 2 and Part 4 of the System Standard. Characteristics for fitness for purpose (mainly for joints) are
covered in Part 5. Guidance for installation is given in ENV 1425-6. ENV 1452-7 covers guidance for the
assessment of conformity.
This part of EN 1452 covers the characteristics of fittings.
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Scope
This part of EN 1452 specifies the characteristics of fittings made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U) for piping systems in the field of water supply.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard.
In conjunction with Parts 1, 2, and 5 of EN 1452 and ENV 1452-7 it is applicable to PVC-U fittings and to
joints with components of PVC-U, other plastics and non-plastics materials intended to be used for the
following:
a)
water mains and services buried in ground;
b)
conveyance of water above ground for both outside and inside buildings;
for the supply of water under pressure at approximately 20 C (cold water) intended for human
consumption and for general purposes.
This standard is also applicable to fittings for the conveyance of water up to and including 45 C. For
temperatures between 25 C and 45 C figure A.1 in annex A of EN 1452-2:1999 applies.
Depending on the jointing method, this standard is applicable to the following types of fittings:
- fittings for solvent cementing;
- elastomeric ring seal fittings.
This standard is applicable to PVC-U flange adapters and to the corresponding flanges made from various
materials.
PVC-U fittings can be manufactured by injection-moulding and/or be fabricated from pipe.
NOTE
Fittings for mechanical joints, made from various materials are described in ENV 1452-6.
Normative references
This standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter.
For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this
standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of
the publication referred to applies.
prEN 496, Plastics piping and ducting systems Plastics pipes and fittings Measurement of dimensions
and visual inspection of surfaces
EN 578, Plastics piping systems Plastics pipes and fittings Determination of the opacity
EN 727, Plastics piping and ducting systems Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Determination of Vicat
softening temperature (VST)
EN 763, Plastics piping and ducting systems Injection-moulded thermoplastics fittings Test method for
visually assessing effects of heating
EN 802, Plastics piping and ducting systems Injection-moulded thermoplastics fittings for pressure piping
systems Test method for maximum deformation by crushing
EN 921, Plastics piping systems Thermoplastics pipes Determination of resistance to internal pressure
at constant temperature
EN 1452-1, Plastics piping systems for water supply Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) Part 1:
General
EN 1452-2:1999, Plastics piping systems for water supply Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
Part 2: Pipes
Fitness for purpose of the system
ENV 1452-7, Plastics piping systems for water supply Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
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EN 12107, Plastics piping systems Injection-moulded thermoplastics fittings, valves and ancillary
equipment Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials for injectionmoulding of piping components
EN ISO 12162, Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications Classification and
designation Overall service (design) coefficient (ISO 12162:1995)
EN ISO 13783:1997, Plastics piping systems Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) end-load bearing
double socket joints - Test method for leaktightness and strength while subjected to bending and internal
pressure
ISO/TR 9080:1992, Thermoplastics pipes for the transport of fluids Methods of extrapolation of hydrostatic
stress rupture data to determine the long-term hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics pipe materials
ISO/DIS 12092:1994, Fittings, valves and other piping system components of unplasticized poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-U) for pipes under pressure Resistance to internal pressure Test method
Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this standard, the definitions, symbols and abbreviations given in EN 1452-1 apply,
together with the following.
3.1
Definitions
3.1.1
laying length (Z-length)
a) Laying length of fittings and valves with angled outlets:
for socketed outlet, the laying length is the distance from the inserted tube or spigot end to the
intersection point of the fitting/valve axis (fitting or valve centre);
2)
for spigot outlet, the laying length is the distance from the outlet end to the intersection point of
the fitting/valve axis (fitting or valve centre).
Laying length of fittings and valves with parallel outlets:

1)
in the case of sockets, the laying length is the distance between the ends of the inserted tubes or
spigots;
2)
in the case of one socket and one spigot, the laying length is the distance from the inserted tube
or spigot end to the end of the spigot outlet.
3.1.2
design length of bends (Zd-length)
The length of an outlet, excluding any socket length or insert length of spigot.
3.2
Symbols
Laying length (Z-length)
Zd
Z-design length (Zd-length)
bend radius
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4 Material
4.1
Fitting material
The fitting material to be used shall conform to EN 1452-1 and to the requirements given in 4.2 to 4.5 of this
standard.
4.2
MRS-value
The fittings material shall be evaluated according to ISO/TR 9080:1992 method II 1), where the pressure test
is made in accordance with EN 12107 (together with EN 921), to find the LCL. The MRS-value shall be
derived from the LCL and the fitting material shall be classified by the compound manufacturer in accordance
with EN ISO 12162.
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Where there is available long-term experience with the effect of a change in material/compound, it is not
necessary to re-evaluate the MRS. In this case the values determined with 5 test pieces at 20 C and 60 C
during 1000 h to 5000 h shall be located on or above the 97,5 % LCL long-term characteristic curve
established prior to the material/compound change.
4.3
Designation of fittings material
The fittings material shall be designated as PVC-U, unless the material has an MRS of not less than 25 MPa,
in which case the material shall be designated as PVC-UH.
4.4
Strength of injection-moulded material
When pressure tested in accordance with the procedure described in EN 12107, using injection-moulded
tubular test pieces conforming to figure 1, the material shall conform to the requirements given in table 1.
Figure 1 Free length, lo, of injection-moulded test pieces
1) In ISO/TC 138/SC 5 a new extrapolation method is under development, which is intended to replace ISO/TR 9080.
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Table 1 Material characteristics
Characteristic
Requirements
Test parameters
Parameter
Long-term
strength
No break during
the test period
Diameter
Free length (see figure 1)
Wall thickness
Test temperature
Sampling procedure
Number of test pieces
Circumferential (hoop)
stress
Type of test
Type of end caps
Test period
4.5
Value
dn 50 mm
l0 3 dn *)
en of pipe series
6,3 S 10
60 C
Shall conform to
ENV 1452-7
Shall conform to
ENV 1452-7
10,0 MPa
EN 12107
(together with
EN 921)
Water-in-water
type a)
1000 h
For the dn of 50 mm a minimum free length of 140 mm may be used.
Material strength of fittings made from pipe
If the fitting is made from pipe, the pipe material shall conform to EN 1452-2:1999.
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General characteristics
5.1
Appearance
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces of fittings shall be smooth, clean and
free from scoring, cavities and other surface defects to an extent that would prevent conformity to this
standard.
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Each end of a fitting shall be square to its axis.
5.2
Colour
The colour of injection-moulded fittings shall be grey throughout the wall.

The colour of fittings made from pipes shall be grey, blue or cream throughout the wall. For above ground
application, cream fittings shall not be used.
5.3
Opacity
The wall of the fittings shall be opaque and shall not transmit more than 0,2 % of visible light when measured
in accordance with EN 578.
This requirement does not apply to cream fittings (see 5.2).
Geometrical characteristics
6.1
Measurement of dimensions
Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with prEN 496.
6.2
Nominal diameters
The nominal inside diameter(s), dn, of a fitting shall correspond to, and be designated by, the nominal outside
diameter(s) of the pipe(s) for which the fitting is designed.
6.3
Fittings for solvent cementing
6.3.1 Socket and spigot dimensions

The socket dimensions of the fittings shall be the same as for sockets on pipes and shall conform to
EN 1452-2:1999.
The spigot length(s) shall be at least equal to the corresponding socket length(s).
The tolerance on the diameter of the spigot ends, d2, of reducing bushing (see table 7 and table 8) shall
always be positive and be as follows:
- maximum 0,2 mm for diameters equal to or less than 90 mm;
- maximum 0,3 mm for diameters 110 to 160 mm;
- maximum 0,4 mm for diameters 180 to 225 mm;
- maximum 0,5 mm for diameters 250 to 315 mm.
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6.3.2 Diameters, laying lengths, bend radii and angles
6.3.2.1 For the following types of injection-moulded fittings the Z-lengths shall be calculated using one of the
following equations as applicable, where a is the angle of the elbow and r is the radius of the bend.
a) 90 elbows, 90 tees (see table 2):
Z=
dn
+1
2
b) 45 elbows (see table 2):
Z=
dn
tan + 1
2
2
c) 45 tee (see table 2):
Z=
dn
cot + t
2
2
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dn
90
110
125
140
160
3
4
6
6
7
dn
tan + 1
2
2
d) Bends (see table 3)
Z = r = 2dn
e) Short bends (see table 6)
Z = r = 0,75dn
f) Reducing bushes long (see table 7)
Z = 0,75 d2 + 6
g) Reducing bushes short (see table 8)
d
d
Z = 2 + 6 - 1 + 6
2
2
The calculated values are given in table 2 to table 8. The calculated values may be adapted by the
manufacturer.
The manufacturer's information (e.g. catalogues) shall state the exact value(s) of the Z-length(s).
NOTE
The deviation from the calculated values are recommended to be not greater than the values given in
the table 2, table 3, table 6, table 7 and table 8 as applicable.
6.3.2.2 For bends made from pipe the Z-design-lengths, Zd, and the bend radii shall be equal to or greater
than the values given in table 4 and table 5, as applicable.
NOTE
The Zd-lengths are always greater than the corresponding socket lengths.
The wall thickness in the bend area of bends made from pipe shall be not less than the specified minimum
wall thickness for the corresponding pipe given in EN 1452-2:1999.
NOTE
If needed the next pipe series with the smaller S-number can be used.
6.3.2.3 Other fittings, in particular adapter- and connection-fittings, are shown in ENV 1452-6.
6.3.2.4 Figures and tables for fittings for solvent cementing
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Table 2 Calculated Z-lengths and recommended deviations for elbows, tees and double-sockets
(see figure 2)
Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal
Calculated Z-length and recommended deviations
diameter
Type of fitting
45 elbow
90 tee
dn
45 tee
Doublesocket
Z1
12
3,5
--
--
16
4,5
--
--
20
11
11
27
13,5
+1,2
-1
+1,2
-1
13,5
+1,2
-1
33
17
+1,6
-1
7,5
+1,6
-1
17
+1,6
-1
42
21
+2
-1
9,5
+2
-1
21
+2
-1
26
+2,5
-1
11,5
+2,5
-1
26
32,5
+3,2
-1
14
+3,2
-1
38,5
+4
-1
16,5
46
+5
-1
56
25
32
40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
225
+2
-1
+2
-1
+1,2
-1
+4
-3
+2
-1
+1,6
-1
51
+5
-3
10
+2
-1
+2
-1
+2,5
-1
63
+6
-3
12
+2
-1
+2
-1
32,5
+3,2
-1
79
+7
-3
14
+2
-1
+2
-1
+4
-1
38,5
+4
-1
94
+9
-3
17
+2
-1
+2
-1
19,5
+5
-1
46
+5
-1
112
+11
-3
20
+3
-1
+2
-1
+6
-1
24
+6
-1
56
+6
-1
137
+13
-4
24
+3
-1
+3
-1
63,5
+6
-1
27
+6
-1
63,5
+6
-1
157
+15
-4
27
+3
-1
+3
-1
71
+7
-1
30
+7
-1
71
+7
-1
175
+17
-5
30
+4
-1
+3
-1
81
+8
-1
34
+8
-1
81
+8
-1
200
+20
-6
35
+4
-1
+4
-1
91
+8
-1
39
+8
-1
91
+8
-1
--
--
+4
-1
101
+9
-1
43
+9
-1
101
+9
-1
--
--
+5
-1
114
+10
-1
48
+10
-1
114
+10
-1
--
--
10
+5
-1
53
+10
-1
126
+10
-1
--
--
12
+5
-2
59
+10
-1
141
+10
-1
--
--
12
+5
-2
63
+10
-1
159
+10
-1
--
--
14
+5
-2
250
--
280
--
315
--
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Figure 3 Bends, injection-moulded

Table 3 Calculated Z-lengths and recommended deviations for bends, injection-moulded
(see figure 3)
Calculated Z-lengths and recommended deviations
Nominal diameter dn
12
24
16
1
32
20
1
40
25
1
32
+1,2
-1
50
40
+1,6
-1
64
50
+2
-1
80
+2,5
-1
100
Nominal diameter dn
63
126
75
+3,2
-1
150
90
+4
-1
180
110
+5
-1
220
125
+6
-1
250
140
+6
-1
280
160
+7
-1
320
+8
-1
Figure 4 Bends made from pipes
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Table 4 Calculated minimum bend radii and minimum design lengths for bends
made from pipes (see figure 4)
Nominal
diameter
Minimum design length. 2)

Zd,min
Angle (=)
Minimum
bend
radius
rmin 1)
11
22
63
75
90
110
221
263
315
385
46
55
66
81
68
81
97
119
84
100
120
147
117
139
166
203
153
182
218
266
246
293
351
429
125
140
160
180
438
490
560
630
92
103
118
133
135
151
173
194
167
187
214
241
231
259
296
333
303
339
387
436
488
546
624
702
200
225
250
280
700
788
875
980
147
166
184
206
216
243
270
302
268
301
334
375
370
416
462
518
484
545
605
678
780
878
975
1092
315
355
400
450
1103
1243
1400
1575
232
262
295
332
340
384
432
486
421
475
535
602
583
656
740
832
763
859
968
1089
1229
1385
1560
1755
500
560
630
1750
1960
2205
369
413
464
540
605
681
669
749
843
925
1036
1165
1210
1356
1525
1950
2184
2457
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30
45
rmin is calculated using the equation: rmin = 3,5dn.
=
2) Z
d,min is calculated using the equation: Zd,min = (3,5dn tan ) + 0,4dn.
2
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Table 5 Calculated minimum bend radii and minimum design lengths for short bends made from
pipes (see figure 5)
Minimum
bend
radius
dn
rmin 1)
11
22
30
45
60
90
63
75
90
110
125
157
187
225
275
312
31
37
44
54
61
46
55
66
81
92
58
69
83
101
115
81
96
116
141
161
107
127
152
186
212
173
206
248
303
344
140
160
180
200
225
350
400
450
500
562
69
79
88
98
110
103
118
133
147
166
129
147
166
184
207
180
206
231
257
289
237
271
305
339
381
385
440
495
550
619
250
280
315
355
400
625
700
787
887
1000
123
137
155
174
196
184
206
232
261
294
230
258
290
327
368
321
360
405
456
514
423
474
533
601
677
688
770
866
976
1100
450
500
560
630
1125
1250
1400
1575
221
245
275
309
331
368
412
464
414
460
515
580
578
643
720
810
762
847
948
1067
1238
1375
1540
1733
1) r
min is calculated using the equation: rmin = 2,5dn.
=
2) Z
) + 0,25dn.
d,min is calculated using the equation: Zd,min = (2,5dn tan
2
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Zd,min
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Table 6 Calculated Z-lengths and recommended deviations for short bends, injection-moulded
(see figure 6)
Calculated laying length, Z, and recommended deviations
Nominal diameter dn
140
105
160
+7
-1
NOTE
120
180
+8
-1
135
200
+8
-1
150
225
+9
-1
168
250
+9
-1
187
280
+9
-1
210
Other designs of reducing bushes are allowed.
Figure 7 Reducing bushes, long and example of application
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236
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Table 7 Calculated Z-lengths and recommended deviations for reducing bushes, long
(see figure 7)
Nominal
12
16
20
diameter
25
32
40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
Recommended deviations for Z-lengths

1
1,5
d1
Calculated Z-lengths
12
18
21
25
30
16
21
25
30
36
20
25
30
36
44
25
30
36
44
54
32
36
44
54
62
40
44
54
62
74
50
54
62
74
88
63
62
74
88
100
75
74
88
100
111
90
88
100
111
126
110
100
111
126
125
111
126
140
126
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Table 8 Calculated Z-lengths and recommended deviations for reducing bushes, short
(see figure 8)
Nominal
socket
Calculated Z-lengths 1)
diameter
Nominal diameter of spigot d2
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d1
12
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
180
200
225
250
280
315
12
6,5
10
16
4,5
12
20
2,5
10
15
25
3,5
7,5
12,5
19
32
15,5 21,5
40
11,5 17,5
25
50
6,5
12,5
20
30
63
13,5 23,5
31
75
7,5
17,5
25
32,5
90
10
17,5
25
35
110
7,5
15
25
35
125
7,5
140
10
20
30
42,5
160
10
20
32,5
45
180
10
22,5
35
50
200
12,5
25
40
57,5
225
250
15
32,5
280
17,5
17,5 27,5 37,5
12,5 27,5
45
1) The recommended deviations are 1 mm.
6.4
6.4.1
Flange adapters and flanges

Adapters for backing flange
Adapters for PN 10 and PN 16 flanges shall conform to the dimensions given in table 9 where the dimensions
d1, Z, Z1, and r are as indicated in figure 9.
NOTE
These dimensions have been chosen to ensure practical interchangeability.
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Figure 9 Dimensions of adapters for backing flanges

Table 9 Dimensions of adapters for PN 10 and PN 16 flanges (see figure 9)
Adapters
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2)
6.4.2
Flanges
Nominal
diameter of
socket 1)
External
diameter
Contour
radius
dn
d1
rmax
Jointing face
Nominal size
of flange
flat
Z
with groove
Z1
DN 2)
16
20
25
32
22 0,1
27 0,15
33 0,15
41 0,2
1
1
1,5
1,5
3
3
3
3
6
6
6
6
10
15
20
25
40
50
63
75
50 0,2
61 0,2
76 0,3
90 0,3
2
2
2,5
2,5
3
3
3
3
8
8
8
8
32
40
50
65
90
110
125
140
160
108 0,3
131 0,3
148 0,4
165 0,4
188 0,4
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
10
11
11
11
11
80
100
125
125
150
Socket dimensions and tolerances shall conform to EN 1452-2:1999.

Refers to the DN of the mating flange according to ISO 2536.
Flanges
The nominal pressure PN of a flange shall be not less than the PN of the connecting pipe.
The flange dimensions shown in figure 10 shall conform to the requirements in table 10 for PN 10 and PN 16.
NOTES
1) The thickness of the flange depends on the PN and on the strength of the material used.
2) All connecting dimensions conform to ISO 2536.
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KEY
D
d
d1
d2
dn
n
r
: outside diameter of flange

: inside diameter of flange
: pitch circle diameter of bolt holes
: diameter of a bolt hole
: nominal outside diameter of pipe
: number of bolt holes
: radius
Figure 10 Dimensions of flanges

Table 10 Dimensions of PN 10 and PN 16 flanges (see figure 10)
Nominal
outside
diameter of
corresponding
pipe
Nominal
size of
flange
Outside
diameter
of flange
Inside
diameter of
flange 1)
Pitch
circle
diameter
of bolt
holes
Radius
Number
of bolt
holes
Diameter
of bolt
holes
Metric
thread
of bolt
dn
DN
d1
d2
16
20
25
32
10
15
20
25
90
95
105
115
23
28
34
42
60
65
75
85
1
1
1,5
1,5
4
4
4
4
14
14
14
14
M12
M12
M12
M12
40
50
63
75
32
40
50
65
140
150
165
185
51
62
78
92
100
110
125
145
2
2
2,5
2,5
4
4
4
4
18
18
18
18
M16
M16
M16
M16
90
110
125
140
160
80
100
125
125
150
200
220
250
250
285
110
133
150
167
190
160
180
210
210
240
3
3
4
4
4
8
8
8
8
8
18
18
18
18
22
M16
M16
M16
M16
M20
1) Tolerance on d: -0,5 for d 62 and -1 for d > 62, where d matches with the diameter of the flange adapter.
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6.5
6.5.1
Elastomeric ring seal fittings

Socket and spigot dimensions
The socket inside diameter, di, the tolerance for out-of-roundness, the length of socket entrance and sealing
area, c, and the chamfer of the fitting spigot shall conform to the same requirements as for sockets for
elastomeric ring seal jointing of pipes given in EN 1452-2:1999.
Elastomeric ring seal fittings made from other materials than PVC-U shall conform to the same geometric
requirements.
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6.5.2 Minimum depth of engagement for double-sockets, socketed fittings and length of fitting
spigots
Figure 11 shows the engagement when the male end is pushed to the socket bottom.
instructions see ENV 1452-6.
For assembly
Figure 11 Engagement of sockets and spigots
The minimum value for the depth of engagement, m1,min, of double-sockets shall conform to table 11.
The minimum value for the depth of engagement, mmin, of socketed fittings (other than double-sockets) shall
be the same as for sockets for elastomeric ring seal joints of pipes and shall conform to EN 1452-2:1999.
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Manufacturers information (e.g. catalogues) shall state the actual length of fitting spigots, l, based on the
following equation:
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where the minimum values for m1 are given in table 11 and c conforms to EN 1452-2:1999.
NOTE
The minimum length of fitting spigots, lmin, is given in table 11 for guidance.
Table 11 Minimum depth of engagement for double-sockets and minimum length of fitting spigots
(see figure 11)
Nominal inside diameter of

socket
Minimum depth of
engagement 1)
Minimum length of fitting

spigot 2)
dn
m1,min
lmin
32
40
50
63
32
33
33
34
84
85
89
93
75
90
110
125
35
35
36
37
98
102
110
114
140
160
180
200
38
39
40
41
119
127
133
139
225
250
280
315
42
44
45
48
147
156
166
176
355
400
450
500
50
52
55
57
187
198
212
224
560
630
710
61
65
69
241
260
281
1)
m1,min is calculated using the equation: m1,min = 30 mm + 0,15dn - 2en,

where en is the nominal wall thickness of the corresponding pipes of series S 10.
2)
lmin is calculated using the equation: lmin = mmin + c + 0,05dn, where mmin and c are given
in EN 1452-2:1999.
6.5.3
Diameters, laying lengths, design lengths, bend radii and angles
6.5.3.1 The relevant dimensions are shown in figure 12 to figure 19, as applicable.
The laying lengths (Z-lengths) shall be equal to or greater than the applicable minimum values given in
table 14 to table 17 and table 19 for injection-moulded fittings and for fittings made from pipe.
Manufacturers information (e.g. catalogue) shall state the actual Z-lengths.
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6.5.3.2 For bends made from pipe and for spigot fittings the Zd (Z-design lengths) and the bend radii shall
be equal to or greater than the applicable values given in table 12 and table 13.
NOTE: The Zd-lengths are always greater than the corresponding socket lengths.
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Table 12 Calculated minimum bend radii and minimum Zd-lengths for bends made for pipes
(see figure 12)
Nominal
diameter

Zd,min
Angle (=
=)
Minimum
bend
radius 1)
dn
rmin
11
22
30
45
60
63
75
90
110
125
221
263
315
385
438
46
55
66
81
92
68
81
97
119
135
84
100
120
147
167
117
139
166
203
231
153
182
218
266
303
246
293
351
429
488
140
160
180
200
225
490
560
630
700
788
103
118
133
147
166
151
173
194
216
243
187
214
241
268
301
259
296
333
370
416
339
387
436
484
545
546
624
702
780
878
250
280
315
355
400
875
980
1103
1243
1400
184
206
232
262
295
270
302
340
384
432
334
375
421
475
535
462
518
583
656
740
605
678
763
859
968
975
1092
1229
1385
1560
450
1575
332
486
602
832
1089
1755
500
560
630
1750
1960
2205
369
413
464
540
605
681
669
749
843
925
1036
1165
1210
1356
1525
1950
2184
2457
1)
2)
=
Zd,min is calculated using the equation: Zd,min = (3,5dn tan
) + 0,4dn.
2
Figure 13 Short bends made from pipes
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Table 13 Calculated minimum bend radii and minimum Zd-lengths for short bends made from
pipes (see figure 13)
Nominal
diameter
Minimum
bend
radius
dn
rmin 1)

Zd,min
Angle (=
=)
11
22
30
45
60
90
63
75
90
110
125
157
187
225
275
312
31
37
44
54
61
46
55
66
81
92
58
69
83
101
115
81
96
116
141
161
107
127
152
186
212
173
206
248
303
344
140
160
180
200
225
350
400
450
500
562
69
79
88
98
110
103
118
133
147
166
129
147
166
184
207
180
206
231
257
289
237
271
305
339
381
385
440
495
550
619
250
280
315
355
400
625
700
787
887
1000
123
137
155
174
196
184
206
232
261
294
230
258
290
327
368
321
360
405
456
514
423
474
533
601
677
688
770
866
976
1100
450
500
560
630
1125
1250
1400
1575
221
245
275
309
331
368
412
464
414
460
515
580
578
643
720
810
762
847
948
1067
1238
1375
1540
1733
1)
2)
Zd,min is calculated using the equation: Zd,min = (2,5dn tan
=
) + 0,25dn.
2
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Table 14 Z-lengths for double-sockets (see figure 14)
Nominal diameter
of socket dn
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Minimum
Z-length
Nominal diameter
of socket dn
Minimum
Z-length
32
40
50
63
2
2
2
2
200
225
250
280
6
7
8
8
75
90
110
125
3
3
4
4
315
355
400
450
8
8
8
8
140
160
180
5
5
5
500
560
630
8
8
8
Double-sockets without central register are intended to be used for repair purposes.
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Table 15 Calculated minimum laying lengths for injection-moulded tees with sockets
(equal and with branch reduced) (see figure 15)
dn
dn1
Minimum laying
lengths
Zmin1)
Z1,min2)
Nominal diameters
Minimum laying
lengths
dn
dn1
Zmin1)
Z1,min2)
160
63
63
80
63
63
63
32
75
63
63
38
75
75
80
75
75
38
90
90
80
63
63
45
110
110
80
75
75
45
125
125
80
90
90
45
140
140
80
63
63
55
160
160
80
75
75
55
90
90
100
90
90
55
110
110
100
110
110
55
125
125
100
63
63
63
140
140
100
75
75
63
160
160
100
90
90
63
200
200
100
110
110
63
63
63
113
125
125
63
75
75
113
63
63
70
90
90
113
75
75
70
110
110
113
90
90
70
125
125
113
110
110
70
140
140
113
125
125
70
160
160
113
140
140
70
200
200
113
225
225
113
90
110
125
140
200
225
1)
Zmin = dn1.
2)
Z1,min = 0,5dn, rounded to the next greater millimetre.
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NOTE
For flange dimensions, see table 10, for collar dimensions, see table 9.
Figure 16 Tees with sockets and flanged branch, injection-moulded
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Table 16 Calculated minimum laying lengths for injection-moulded tees with sockets and flanged
branch, (equal and with branch reduced) (see figure 16)
Nominal diameters
Minimum laying
lengths
Zmin1)
dn1
Zmin1)
160
63
63
190
140
75
75
190
75
140
90
90
200
63
63
150
110
110
210
75
75
150
125
125
210
90
90
150
140
140
210
63
63
160
160
160
230
75
75
160
90
90
225
90
90
170
110
110
235
110
110
180
125
125
235
63
63
170
140
140
235
75
75
170
160
160
255
90
90
180
200
200
265
110
110
190
63
63
230
125
125
190
75
75
230
63
63
180
90
90
240
75
75
180
110
110
250
90
90
190
125
125
250
110
110
200
140
140
250
125
125
200
160
160
270
140
140
200
(200)
200
280
225
225
280
dn1
63
63
63
130
75
63
63
75
110
125
140
Minimum laying
lengths
dn
dn
90
Nominal diameters
Z1,min
200
225
Z1,min
1) Z
min = dn1.
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NOTE
Figure 17 Flanged sockets, injection-moulded

Table 17 Calculated minimum laying lengths for injection-moulded flanged sockets
(see figure 17)
Nominal diameter of the socket dn
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
200
225
Minimum laying length Zmin
*) l
min conforms to table 11.
NOTE
Figure 18 Flanged spigots, injection-moulded
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Table 18 Calculated minimum Zd-lengths for injection-moulded flanged spigots
(see figure 18)
Nominal diameter of the socket dn
63
75
90
110
125
140
160
200
225
Minimum design length Zd,min 1)
33
34
35
37
39
40
42
46
49
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d,min = 0,1dn + 26 mm.
Figure 19 Reducers
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Table 19 Minimum laying and design lengths for reducers (see figure 19)
Nominal diameters
Minimum laying and design lengths
dn
dn1
75
63
34
90
63
14
14
62
75
41
75
18
18
79
90
10
10
53
90
18
18
81
110
47
90
25
25
109
110
15
15
76
125
50
110
25
25
113
125
18
18
88
140
10
10
62
140
10
30
30
137
160
10
20
20
103
160
10
33
33
150
200
10
13
13
81
110
125
140
160
200
225
Zmin
Zd1,min
Zd2,min
Zd3,min
NOTE: For lmin, see table 11.
6.5.4
Wall thicknesses
The minimum wall thickness of the sockets and spigots at any point, except the sealing ring groove, shall be
not less than the minimum wall thickness specified for the connecting pipe in EN 1452-2:1999.
A bend made from pipe shall have a wall thickness at its bent area not less than the minimum wall thickness
specified for the corresponding pipe in EN 1452-2:1999.
6.6
End-load-bearing double-sockets with elastomeric seals
End-load-bearing double-sockets are designed to join PVC-U pipes with outside diameters conforming to
EN 1452-2:1999 when longitudinal forces on the double-sockets shall be expected. The end-load-bearing
double-sockets are provided with elastomeric seals and a locking device.
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Figure 20 Example of an end-load-bearing double-socket
When tested in accordance with EN ISO 13783 at any ambient temperature between 15 C and 25 C but
maintained within 2 C, the double-socket shall remain leaktight throughout the whole of the test period.
After the test period the assembled parts shall show no signs of cracking, and the locking devices shall not
be deformed by more than 30 % of their original width.
Classification and operating conditions
7.1
Classification
Fittings shall be classified according to their nominal pressure PN and the series S of the connecting pipe for
which the fitting is designed. The nominal pressure PN of the fitting shall be related to its material design
stress, ss, using as a basis, the relationship used for pipes, i.e.
[PN] = 10I s
[S]
where:
s = 12,5 MPa for PVC-UH material with MRS 25 MPa, or
s = 10,0 MPa for PVC-U material with MRS < 25 MPa.
7.2
Determination of the allowable operating pressure PFA for water up to 45 C
The allowable operating pressure for temperatures up to 25 C shall be equal to the nominal pressure.
To determine the allowable operating pressure for temperatures between 25 C and 45 C a supplementary
derating factor, fT, shall be applied to the nominal pressure as follows:
[PFA] = fT [PN]
This factor shall be derived from figure A.1 of annex A of EN 1452-2:1999.
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Mechanical characteristics
8.1
Resistance to internal pressure of fittings or parts of fittings
The mechanical strength of the fitting as an isolated component of a piping system, can be verified by
application of internal pressure tests.
When tested in accordance with ISO/DIS 12092:1994, using the test parameters given in table 20, where the
test pressures are related to the PN of the fitting, the fitting or parts of the fitting shall conform to the
requirements given in table 20.
Table 20 Resistance of fittings or parts of fittings to internal pressure
Test pieces 1)
Characteristic Require
ments
Type
Test parameters
Nominal
Temp.
diameter
PVC-U
mm
Internal
pressure
No
break
Injectionmoulded
during
fittings
the test
period
Injectionmoulded
dn < 160 20
dn 160 20
dn 90
PVC-UH
Test
Type of
period
test
fittings
Fittings
made
Pressure in bar 2) 3)
Test
20
method
h
4,2 [PN]
3,2 [PN]
1000
4,2 [PN]
3,36[PN]
3,2 [PN]
2,56[PN]
1000
4,2 [PN]
Water-inwater
ISO/DIS
12092:1994
from pipe dn > 90

20
3,36[PN]
1
1) The sampling procedure and the number of test pieces shall conform to ENV 1452-7.
2) The test pressure p, shall be determined using the following equation:
p=
Test stress
Design stress
[PN]
where:
- the test stress shall be 42 MPa at 1 h and 32 MPa at 1000 h;
- the design stress shall be 10 MPa with the exception of fittings made from pipe of dn > 90 mm and of
injection-moulded PVC-UH fittings with dn 160 mm, for which the design stress shall be
12,5 MPa.
3) Where a mould, previously used to manufacture a fitting of a selected nominal pressure PN for type PVC-U material,
is subsequently used to manufacture a fitting from type PVC-UH material, then the nominal pressure of that fitting can
be increased by a factor of 1,25. Alternatively if the nominal pressure is retained at its original value, then the original
test pressure for type PVC-U material shall be maintained.
8.2 Crushing test

Injection-moulded parts of fittings, on which hydrostatic pressure cannot be applied, shall be tested in
accordance with EN 802. The tested fitting parts shall not shatter when they undergo a deformation of 20 %.
The period between manufacture and testing, t1, and the conditioning period, t2, shall be not less than
30 min. The closure speed of the press plates shall be (50 5) mm/min.
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Physical characteristics
When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in table 21 using the indicated parameters, the
fittings shall have physical characteristics conforming to the requirements given in this table.
Table 21 Physical characteristics for injection-moulded fittings

Characteristic
Requirement
Vicat softening
temperature (VST)
74 C
Effects of heating
The fittings shall not show

any blisters or signs of
weld-line splitting. 1)
No surface damage in the
area of any injection point
shall penetrate deeper than
30 % of the wall thickness
at that point. The
remaining sound wall
thickness shall be at least
70 %. Outside the area of
any injection point no
surface damage shall
occur. 2)
Test parameters
Shall conform to EN 727

Test temperature:
(150 2) C
Test period for:

e
3<e
10 < e
20 < e
30 < e
40 < e
3
10
20
30
40
15 min
30 min
60 min
140 min
220 min
240 min
Sampling
procedure
Shall conform to
ENV 1452-7
Number of test
pieces:
Shall conform to
ENV 1452-7
Test
method
EN 727
Method A of
EN 763
(Air oven) 3)
1) The weld-line is likely to become more pronounced, but this should not be taken as a sign of weld-line
opening.
2) For sprue-gating, the area of the injection point shall be calculated using a radius R = 0,3d with a
n
maximum value of 50 mm. For fittings moulded by end-gating techniques, e.g. ring or diaphragm
methods, the gating area shall be a cylindrical portion with a length of L = 0,3dn with a maximum value of
50 mm (see figure 21). Any cracks or delamination in the wall of the fitting within to the injection area,
parallel to the axis of the fitting, shall not penetrate in the axial direction more than 20 % of the length L
defined in this note.
3) After removal from the hot air oven the fitting shall be cut, using a razor sharp blade, from the mouth of
the socket or spigot of the fitting over its full length and the exposed surfaces shall be examined.
The number of cuts on each fitting tested shall be as follows:
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periphery of the mouth of each socket or spigot of the fitting.
b) for fittings of dn greater than 160 mm: not less than four cuts equally spaced around the periphery
of the mouth of each socket or spigot of the fitting.
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Figure 21 Injection gating areas
10
Chemical characteristics
The chemical characteristics shall conform to those required for pipes by EN 1452-2:1999.
11
Sealing rings
Sealing rings shall conform to EN 1452-2:1999.
12
Adhesives
Adhesives shall conform to EN 1452-2:1999.
13
Performance requirements
When fittings conforming to this standard are joined to each other or to components conforming to other
Parts of EN 1452, the fittings and the joints shall conform to EN 1452-5.
14
Marking
14.1
General
14.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in table 22 or table 23, the marking elements shall be printed or formed
directly on the fitting in such a way that after storage, weathering, handling and the installation in accordance
with ENV 1452-6, legibility is maintained during the use of the products.
NOTE
The manufacturer is not responsible for marking being illegible due to actions caused by installation
and use such as painting, scratching, covering of the fittings or using detergents etc. on the fitting.
14.1.2 Marking shall not initiate cracks or other types of defects which would impair conformity to the
requirements of this standard.
14.1.3 If printing is used the colour of the printed information shall differ from the basic colour of the product.
14.1.4 The size of the marking shall be such that the marking is legible without magnification.
14.2
Minimum required marking
The minimum required marking shall conform to table 22 for fittings and to table 23 for flanges.
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Table 22 Minimum required marking on fittings
Aspects
-
Mark or symbol
Number of the System Standard 1)

Manufacturer's name and/or trade mark
Nominal diameter(s) dn
Material
Nominal pressure PN 2) 3)
Manufacturer's information 2) 4)
EN 1452
xyz
e.g. 63-32-63
e.g. PVC-UH
e.g. PN 16
e.g. 90.66
1) This information may either be marked directly on the fitting or on a label attached to the fitting or
on the packaging.
2) For fittings of nominal diameters d 32 mm note 1) applies.
n
3) The marking of the pipe series S may be included, e.g. PN 16/S 8.
4) For providing traceability the following details shall be given:
a) the production period, year, in figures or in code;

b) a name or code for the production site if the manufacturer is producing in different sites,
nationally and/or internationally.
Table 23 Minimum required marking on flanges

Aspects
Mark or symbol
- Number of the System Standard 1)

-
EN 1452
xyz
e.g. DN 80
e.g. PVC-U
e.g. PN 16
e.g. 93.66
Manufacturer's name and/or trade mark

Nominal size DN of flange
Material
Nominal pressure PN of flange
Manufacturer's information 2) 3)
1) This information may either be marked directly on the flange, on a plate/label attached to the
flange or on the packaging.

2) For flanges of DN 25 note 1) applies.
3) For providing traceability the following details shall be given:
a) the production period, year, in figures or in code;

b) a name or code for the production site if the manufacturer is producing in different sites,
nationally and/or internationally.
14.3
Additional marking
14.3.1 Fittings conforming to this standard, which conform also to other standard(s), may be additionally
marked with the minimum required marking in accordance with the other standard(s), in which case note 1)
of table 22 or table 23 applies.
14.3.2 Fittings conforming to this standard, which are third party certified may be marked accordingly.
NOTE
Attention is drawn to the possible need to include CE marking when required for legislative purposes.
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Annex A
(normative)
Imperial(inch)-sized fittings
A.1 General
All clauses contained within the main text of this standard shall apply, together with the following clauses.
Only those clauses are described hereafter, for which the contents differ from the main text.
A.2 Nominal sizes and pressure classes

A.2.1 Nominal sizes
In place of 6.2, the following shall apply. The nominal size(s) of a fitting shall correspond to and be
designated by the nominal size(s) of the pipe(s) for which the fitting is designed.
A.2.2 Pressure classes

In place of 7.1, the following shall apply.
Fittings shall be classified according to the following nominal pressures, as applicable:
PN 9, PN 12 and PN 15
A.3 Solvent cement type fittings

For the purposes of 6.3, the following shall apply.
A.3.1 Socket and spigot dimensions

The socket dimensions of the fitting shall be the same as for pipes conforming to B.3.3.1 of EN 1452-2:1999.
A.3.2 Diameters, laying lengths and other dimensions

Subclause 6.3.2 does not apply for imperial-sized fittings.
A.3.3 Wall thickness for bends made from pipe

A bend made from pipe shall have a wall thickness at its bent area not less than the minimum wall thickness
specified for the corresponding pipe in table B.2 of EN 1452-2:1999.
A.4 Flanges
For imperial-sized flanges table A.1 together with figure 10 applies.
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Table A.1 Dimensions of flanges
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Nominal
Size
Outside
diameter
of flange
Pitch circle
diameter of
bolt holes
Radius
Number of
bolt holes
Diameter
of bolt
holes
d1
d2
mm
mm
mm
90
95
105
115
60
65
75
85
1
1
1,5
1,5
4
4
4
4
14
14
14
14
M12
M12
M12
M12
1
1
2
2
140
150
165
185
100
110
125
145
2
2
2,5
2,5
4
4
4
4
18
18
18
18
M16
M16
M16
M16
3
4
5
6
200
220
250
285
160
180
210
240
3
3
4
4
8
8
8
8
18
18
18
22
M16
M16
M16
M20
(in)
3
Metric
thread of
bolt
mm
A.5 Elastomeric ring seal fittings

For the purposes of 6.5, the following shall apply.
A.5.1 Socket and spigot dimensions

In 6.5.1 the following applies.
The length of socket entrance and the chamfer on the spigot for fittings shall be the same as for pipes
conforming to B.3.3.2 of EN 1452-2:1999.
A.5.2 Minimum depths of engagement for double-sockets, socketed fittings and lengths of
fitting spigots
In 6.5.2 the following applies.
Minimum depths of engagement, mmin, for double and single sockets shall be the same as for pipe sockets
conforming to B.3.3.2 of EN 1452-2:1999.
A.6 Mechanical characteristics

For the resistance to internal pressure of fittings or fittings components, table A 2 shall apply in place of
table 20.
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Table A.2 Resistance of fittings to internal pressure
Characteristic
Internal
pressure
Requirements
Type of
test piece
No failure
during
Injectionmoulded
the test
fittings
period
Fittings
made from
pipe
Test parameters
Temp.
Pressure
1)
Test
period
bars
20
20
3,36[PN]
2,56[PN]
1000
3,36[PN]
Type of
test
Test
method
Water-in- ISO/DIS
water
12092:1994
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Annex B
(informative)
Bibliography
Valves and ancillary equipment
ENV 1452-6, Plastics piping systems for water supply Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
Part 6: Guidance for installation
ISO 2536: 1974, Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pressure pipes and fittings, metric series
Dimensions of flanges.
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Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme fr die Wasserversorgung

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 July 1998.

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Ref. No. EN 1452-3:1999 E

5 General characteristics ............................................................................................................................ 10

7 Classification and operating conditions................................................................................................. 34

9 Physical characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 36

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8.1 Resistance to internal pressure of fittings or parts of fittings ................................................................... 35

Annex B (informative) Bibliography.............................................................................................................. 42

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This part of EN 1452 includes the following annexes:

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water mains and services buried in ground;

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Definitions, symbols and abbreviations

Laying length of fittings and valves with parallel outlets:

Laying length (Z-length)

Z-design length (Zd-length)

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Designation of fittings material

Strength of injection-moulded material

Figure 1 Free length, lo, of injection-moulded test pieces

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For the dn of 50 mm a minimum free length of 140 mm may be used.

Material strength of fittings made from pipe

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Each end of a fitting shall be square to its axis.

The colour of injection-moulded fittings shall be grey throughout the wall.

Dimensions shall be measured in accordance with prEN 496.

Fittings for solvent cementing

6.3.1 Socket and spigot dimensions

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a) 90 elbows, 90 tees (see table 2):

b) 45 elbows (see table 2):

c) 45 tee (see table 2):

d) Bends (see table 3)

e) Short bends (see table 6)

f) Reducing bushes long (see table 7)